Registration No: ERL 852K
Frame No: GT750 25141
MOT: Exempt

• Genuine unrestored early drum brake model
• The previous owner had the engine overhauled
• Original exhaust system, supplied with a V5C

The Suzuki Motor Co. was established in 1909 by Michio Suzuki to produce machinery for the cotton industry. An initial diversification into 4-wheeled transport was curtailed by WW2 but after the war, Japan had a need for cheap reliable transport so Suzuki, like a lot of others around the world, began to produce clip-on engines for pushbikes. These proved to be an immediate success and soon they were making full motorcycles and by the early 60s were second only to Honda in number of two-wheelers manufactured. In the early 1970s the GT380, GT550 and GT750 three-cylinder range was launched, proving to be 'the last hurrah' for the large capacity two-stroke engine before strict emission regulations in the USA spelled their end. The GT750 was the first mass-produced water-cooled road bike and formed the basis of the famous 'Flexi Flyer' Formula 750 race bike that set Barry Sheene on the path to world championship glory.

This GT750J in the famous Candy Lavender colour scheme, sometimes described as Purple or Pink, spent the early part of its life in the USA before being imported into the UK in 2015. Part of a small private collection since, it is presented in good original and unrestored condition, although the engine has been overhauled by a previous owner. The paintwork and chrome show some nice patina and even the clock lenses are in good order. This iconic early 1970s two-stroke superbike is still ftted with its distinctive chrome 3 into 4 exhaust system with all the reverse cones in place and started and ran when being photographed. A good genuine bike that is wearing its years well, it is supplied with a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189